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ular, that we believe many will be glad to avail them¬ 
selves of the opportunity of obtaining this new and beau¬ 
tiful Premium upon terms as easy as we propose. 
Nos. 38, 39, 40.—Sewisig- Maclaines. 
—“A good Sewing Machine lightens the labor and pro¬ 
motes the health and happiness of those at home.” We 
ofl'era choice of three of the best of the leading machines, 
all of which have been thoroughly tested in our own fam¬ 
ilies, and give entire satisfaction. While all are valuable, 
each has some excellence peculiar to itself. TheGrovcr 
Sc Baker Machine is remarkable for the elasticity of its 
stitch , which is at the same time very firm and durable. 
The structure of the seam is such that, though it be cut 
or broken at intervals of only a few stitches, it will nei¬ 
ther open, run, nor ravel. It sews directly from two spools, 
without rewinding.The Florence Machine makes 
different stitches, each being alike on both sides of 
the fabric. One of its special advantages is that it has 
the reversible feed motion , which enables the operator, by 
simply turning a thumb-screw, to have the work run 
either to the right or left, to stay any part of the seam, or 
fasten the ends of seams without turning the fabric. The 
Willcox & Gibbs Machine excels in the exceeding 
simplicity of its construction. Very little instruction and 
ingenuity are required to understand the few parts of 
which it is composed, -and their use; and there is no ex¬ 
cuse for getting it out of order, until the parts are fairly 
■worn out. One of its strongest recommendations is the 
ease with which it is worked , taxing the strength of the 
operator less than other machines. All these machines 
have constantly increasing sales, showing the public esti¬ 
mate of their value. Either of them will prove a great 
treasure in any household—worth more than $500. The 
$500, at 7 per cent interest, would yield, less taxes, about 
$32. Most families require at least four months of steady 
hand-sewing a year, costing, if all hired, not less than 
$24 a month, board included, or $00 a year. With a 
Sewing Machine, a woman can sew more in one month 
.than in four months by hand. Here is a clear saving of 
$72. But far above this—the everlasting “ Stitch, stitch, 
stitch,” the bending over the work, and the loss of sleep, 
have brought tens of thousands to early graves. We say 
to every man, get your wife a Sewing Machine, even if 
you have to sell a favorite horse or an acre or two of 
land—get the Sewing Maihinc any way. If you can get 
one through our premium-list—well; but get the machine. 
—No charge for boxing the machines. They go safely as 
freight. Send for circulars, giving full instructions, to 
Grover <fe Baker Mf’g Co., 495 Broadway, N. Y. 
Florence Sewing M’nc Co., 505 Broadway, N. Y. 
•Willcox Sc Gibbs JIf>g Co., 508 Broadway, N. Y. 
No. 41.—Bickford Family Knit¬ 
ting Machine. —This is a practical and efficient 
machine, simple in construction, works very easily, 
makes scarcely any noise, occupies but little space, can 
be attached to any common table, and be removed in¬ 
stantly by simply turning a thumb-screw. It can be 
worked by any person of ordinary intelligence, after a 
careful perusal of the accompanying book of instructions 
and a little patient practice. A great variety of articles 
have been made with this machine, and it is capable of 
producing many more and different kinds. A complete 
stocking, heel, toe, and all, can be knit in ten minutes by 
a skillful operator, and socks, sacks, hoods, skirts, mit¬ 
tens, undergarments, etc., in remarkably quick time. 
Send for circular to Dana Bickford, General 
Agent, 689 Broadway, New York. For 52 
subscribers at $1.50, or 162 at $1.00, we will send the ma¬ 
chine with black walnut table, price $33. 
No. 43.—Bsty’s Improved Clothes 
Washer, wiin. the Metropolitan Balance Weight. Over 
sixty thousand families in the United States are now 
using the Doty Washing Machine, and we believe the 
improved machine has no superior. The “help” use it 
and like it. Send for descriptive circulars to K. C. 
Browning, 32 Cortlandt St., New York, 
or to Metropolitan Washing Machine Co., 
Middlefield, Ct. It goes cheaply by freight or Ex. 
No. 43.—Universal Clotlies Wring¬ 
er. —A very useful, time-saving, strength-saving, clothes- 
saving implement, that should he in every family. The 
wringing of clothes by hand is hard upon the hands, 
arms, and ohest, and the twisting stretches and hr?'its 
the fibers with lever power. With the Wringing . n- 
chine, the garments are passed rapidly between eia. .s 
rollers, which press the water out better than hand wr! 
ing, and. as fast as one can pick up the articles. 
We have given thousands of these premiums, with aim os': 
universal satisfaction. They are made by the Metro-’ 
politan Washing Machine Co., Middlefield, Ct. 
No. 44.—Blanchard Churn. — The 
manufacturers of this churn have been engaged (father and 
sons) in the making of churns for over fifty years 1 They 
have devoted niuch time to the scientific investigation of 
the chemical process of butter-making, and developing 
the best means for aiding it. They believe they have suc¬ 
ceeded,and now offer “ The Blanchard Churn ” as in every 
respect the best one ever made. It is not a new thing, 
as over thirty thousand are now in actual and successful 
operation. It has no cog-wheels or gearing of any kind. 
It brings the butter as quickly as it ought to come. It 
works the butter free from butter-milk in the churn, with¬ 
out any change of dasher, quicker and better than it can 
he done by hand. It works in the salt in the same way. 
These churns are manufactured by Porter Blanchard’s 
Sons, and arc supplied to us by IS. H. Allen & Co., 
189 Water st., New York. The churn in the 
list is No. 5, for about 8 galls, of cream. For 15 subs, at 
$1.50, or 45 at $1, we will give No. 3, for 2 galls, cream, 
price $6; and for 18 subs, at $1 50,or 58 at $1, we will 
give No. 7, for IS galls, cream, price $10. 
Nos. 45, 4®. — Melodeoins.— These are 
excellent and desirable instruments, for the Home Circle , 
for small Churches, for Sunday-schools, for Day Schools, 
Academies, etc. Instrumental and Vocal Music in a school 
has a beneficial influence upon the pupils. We have seen 
the whole tone and character of a school improved by in¬ 
troducing a Melodeon.—Set the pupils to work and they 
will raise a club of subscribers for this premium. We 
offer the Melodeons made by Messrs. Geo. A. Prince 
Sc Co., Buffalo, N. Y., for we know them to be 
good. A large one in our own Sunday-school room has 
been in use for twelve years, and is to-day just as good as 
when first purchased, though used from time to time by 
a large number of persons.-Several clergymen have 
obtained this premium for themselves, their Churches, or 
Sunday-school rooms. The clnbs of subscribers were 
quickly raised among the members of their parishes.- 
Many others cau get a Melodeon for their home use. 
Send a postage-stamp to the makers and get their illus¬ 
trated descriptive circular. These Melodeons will be 
shipped direct from the manufactory at Buffalo. They can 
go safely as freight or by express. If an Organ should be 
wanted instead of a Melodeon, we can supply it for an in¬ 
creased number of subscribers in proportion to the value. 
N<>. 4?.—Steitnvay 0®iaaio.—S even Oc¬ 
tave Rosewood Case, Solid Rosewood Desk, Large 
Front, Round Corners ; Overstrung Base, Full Iron 
Frame, Patent Agraffe Treble, Carved Legs, and 
Carved Lyre.— This is one of the most elegant Pre¬ 
miums ever offered ; regular and only price §625. That 
this magnificent instrument comes from the celebrated 
establishment of Messrs. Steinway Sc Sons, Nos. 
199 & i 11 fi East 2 4th St., is enough to say ; but it 
is due to these enterprising manufacturers to state that, 
while their pianos have repeatedly received the First 
Premiums, by the award of the most competent judges 
the world can produce, at the Universal Exposition, ill 
Paris, they received the First Grand Gold Medal for 
American Pianos in all three styles exhibited, viz. : 
Grand, Square, and Upright. The following official cer¬ 
tificate was signed by the President and the five mem¬ 
bers of the International Jury: “Paris, July 20th, 1S67. 
I certify that the First Gold Medal for American Pianos 
has been unanimously awarded to Messrs. Steimvay by 
the Jury of the International Exhibition. First on the 
List in Class X.” The Society of Fine Arts in Paris 
unanimously awarded Steinway & Sons their only annual 
Testimonial Medal for 1867. The President of the Mu¬ 
sical Department of that Society reports: “The pianos 
of Messrs. Steinway appear to me, as well as to all the 
artists who have tried them, superior to nil that have 
been made to this day in the entire world.” The best 
judges in America say the same. We also speak from 
personal knowledge, as each of our partners has one at 
homo and desires no better. This splendid premium 
may be secured by many persons. Only 520 subscribers 
are required to do it. Several have obtained this pre¬ 
mium during the last year. It will pay for even a year’s 
labor. Classes of young ladies at school might unite 
in canvassing, and obtain a present for a Teacher, or a 
Piano for their school-room. We shall be glad to give this 
premium to a large number. Send to Messrs. Stein- 
way Sc Sons for a. free circular describing it. 
No. 48.—A Good "Watch. — The-Watches 
made by the American Watch €o., Waltham, 
Mass., have peculiarities of excellence which place 
them above all foreign rivalry. The substitution of 
machinery for hand labor has been followed not only 
by greater simplicity, but by a precision in detail, 
and accuracy and uniformity in their time-keeping 
qualities, whicli by the old method of manufacture are 
nnattainable. A smoothness and certainty of movement 
are secured which proceed from the perfect adaptation of 
every piece to its place. The extent of the Waltham 
establishment, the combination of skilled labor, with ma¬ 
chinery perfect and ample, enable them to offer watches 
at lower rates than any other manufacturers. Their 
annual manufacture is said to he double that of all other 
makers in this country combined, and much larger than 
the entire manufacture of England. The mechanical im¬ 
provements and valuable inventions of the last fifteen 
years, whether home or foreign in their origin, have been 
brought to their aid, and the presence of over 400,000 
Waltham Watches in the pockets of the people, is the 
best proof of the public approval. Wc offer a Silver watch. 
jeweled, with chronometer balance, warranted by this 
Company as made of the beet materials in the best maimer, 
and in pure coin-silver “hunting” case; weight 3 oz. 
This watch we offer as one of our Premiums, with the full¬ 
est confidence. Upon the movement of each of these 
watches will be engraved, “American Agriculturist. 
Made by the American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.” 
No. 4®.—Uadlies’ Fine CjJolkl Watch. 
—This elegant Premium will delight our friends who 
may receive it. Our arrangement with the American 
Watch Co. (see No. 40 above) includes these beautiful 
gold watches. They are full-jeweled, in lS-carat “ hunt¬ 
ing” cases, warranted to be made of the best materials, 
and possessing every requisite for a reliable Time-Keep¬ 
er. Upon the movement of each Prenjium Watch will 
be engraved “Am. Agriculturist. Made by the 
Am. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.” 
No. 5®.—III•eecla-losll«lii»Bg• Pocket 
Rifle. —This remarkable little fire-arm weighs only 
eleven ounces, yet shoots with great accuracy and 
power from 30 to 100 yards, or more, and can be loaded 
and fired five times a minute. It can he carried in a side 
pocket, and is accompanied by an extension breech, 
so that it may be used either as a pistol or rifle. It is 
put up in a neat mahogany case, with 250 rounds of am¬ 
munition. The manufacturers are Messrs. JT. Stevens 
Sc Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass., and the rifles are 
sold at retail by Messrs. Cooper, Harris & Hodgkins, 
No. 177 Broadway’. [E8T” Without the mahogany case, 
we will give the weapon, all complete, with 100 cart¬ 
ridges, packed in a pasteboard box, on receipt of 18 
subscribers, at $1.50 each. For a full description see 
American Agriculturist for Jan. 1869, page 32. 
No. 51.—01>osal»ile-I£ai*rcI Citstn; or 
Fowling Piece.- —These guns are the genuine London 
“ Twist” barrel, Patent Breecli, Bar Lock, ebony ram¬ 
rod, and in all respects desirable. Their caliber and 
length of barrel vary, and may be ordered to suit the 
kind of shooting to he done. They are furnished for this 
Premium by Messrs. Cooper, E3 arris & Hodg¬ 
kins, 1177 Broadway, well known as one of the 
most reliable and best houses in their line of business, 
and they highly recommend this particular gun, ancl 
guarantee it in every respect. It is from one of the 
oldest and most favorably known English manufacturers. 
The price is not put on in fancy carving and plating for 
show, hut in the gun itself. This Premium includes Gun, 
Powder-Flask, Shot-Pouch, and Wad-Cutter. 
No. 52.—CBocst of CJoo«l 'Fools.—IVe 
continue through the special favor of Messrs. Fatter- 
son Brothers, of 27 Park Row, the oiler of 
chests of the very first quality of tools , of kinds and prices 
named below. Similar tools could he purchased for 
half the money, but these are all A No. 1, for practical 
use, and worth a dozen common articles. For this we 
have the guarantee of Messrs. Patterson, which is amply 
sufficient, for us, and for all who know them. Any of 
these tools may he ordered of them. We make up only 
a single premium, which contains a full assortment for all 
common purposes. The tools are of regular size, and but 
few additions would be required for a Journeyman Car¬ 
penter. The assortment we offer is as follows : 1 Tool 
Chest, $ 8 ; 1 Jack Plane, $1.75; 1 Smooth Plane, $1.50; 
1 Fore Plane, $2.25 ; I Handsaw, 22 in., $1.75; 1 Com¬ 
pass Saw, 10 in., 50c.; Compass, 6 in., 37c. ; 1 Adz-eye 
Hammer, No. 4, $1.25; 1 natchet, No. 2, 90c. ; 1 Draw 
Knife, 7 in., $1.12; 1 Try Square, 6 in., 70c.; 1 Bevel, 
8 in., 75c.; 1 Chalk Lino and Spool, 30c.; 1 Mallet, 30c.; 
1 Pair of Pliers (steel), 5 in., 60c.; 1 Pair of Calipers, 4 
in., 36c.; 1 Brace, No. 2, $2.25; 1 Anger hit, ea. % in., 30c., 
y 2 in., 32c.; % in., 45c.; 1 in.,60c.; 1 Center bit, ea. y 2 in., 
21c.; 94 in., 23c.; 1 in., 25c.; 1)4 in., 35c.; 1)4 in., 40c.; 
6 Gimlet bits, assorted, 90c.; 3 Gimlet bits, assorted, 33c.; 
1 Screw-driver bit, 25c.; 1 Flat Countersink, 25c.; Rose 
do., 25c.; Snail do., 25c.; 1 Octagon Reamer, 30c.; 1 Taper 
bit, 30c.; 1 Screwdriver in Handle, ea. 3 in., 30c.; Gin., 
50c.; 1 Gouge in Handle, ca. )4 in., 50c.; 1 in., 70c.; 'X 
Chisel in Handle, ea. )4 in., 30c.; y 2 in., 35c.; % in.,40c.; 
1 in., 50c.; 1)4 in., 60c.; 1 Framing Chisel, ea. 54 in., 
$1; 1 in., $1.10; 1)4 in., $1.20; 1 Auger, ca. 94 in., 70c.; 
1 in., 80c.; 1)4 in., 90c.; 1 SeiBrad-awls in Handles, $1 35 ; 
1 Rule, 2 feet, 25c.; 1 Saw File, ea. 4 in., 14c.; 5 in., 17c.; 
1 Flat File, 8 in., 30c.; 1 Wood Rasp, 50c.; 1 Soldering 
Copper, 60c.; Solder, Nails, etc., $1.25=$45. 
No. 53.-€liarles Pratt’s Astral 
Oil supplies a great Public Want for a Safe, Reliable, 
Illuminating Oil. It is manufactured by him and packed 
only in the Guarantee Patent Cans, expressly for Family 
Use. It has more body, and an equal quantity will burn 
longer aud give more light than other oils. Theconetant 
recurrence of explosions, fires, devastation, and death 
resulting from the use of what is Called Kerosene Oil—hilt 
really a mixture of Benzine, Naphtha, and other highly 
inflammable substances, the use or sale of which is an in¬ 
fringement of United States Law—has Induced us to place 
this article on our premium-list as a humanitarian as well 
as a useful r.li. The Board of Health of the city of New 
